Agency: McLean Community Center
Job#: ELT-MCC-26001
Salary: $21.00/hour DOE, partial benefits eligible
Schedule: 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; additional morning, evening and weekend hours will be required. Not to extend 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

This advertisement will be used to fill multiple positions 

Job Objectives
Under direct guidance of the Old Firehouse Management this position is responsible for direct supervision of teens and “tweens” in a recreation setting, off-site field trips and summer programs. Facilitators research, create and implement appropriate recreation and leisure program experiences for the teens of the community while ensuring a safe and fun environment and continually encouraging personal growth within participants.

Essential Functions:

• Act as an integral part of a team providing exceptional customer service to all who enter the Old Firehouse.
• Provide direct supervision to participants to ensure safety, while promoting fun and encouraging positive interaction and relationship development.
• Facilitators work at Old Firehouse and McLean Community Center events and programs, not limited to nights, weekends and holidays.
• Facilitators act as role models for impressionable youth.
• Safely operate 12 passenger vans while transporting staff and participants.
• Research, develop, and implement appropriate recreation and leisure programs and clubs.
• Prepare recreational facilities for participant use and report any safety deficiencies.
• Represent and convey information regarding the Old Firehouse’s programs and services at community and school events.
• Support center operations through purchasing of supplies, maintaining inventory, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years old
• 1 year of experience in a recreation setting coordinating and implementing recreational programs.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license with no more than 5 demerit points.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
   

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a child protective services background check and a check of the applicants driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently or previously enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least 1 year worth of course work in recreation, leisure, fitness, education or a related field.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of recreation program development, facilitation, and teambuilding.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of supervising teenage participants in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of recreational activity hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of rules, practices, techniques and equipment used in a wide range of recreational and leisure activities.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• Office and indoor/outdoor recreational facility environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, inclement weather conditions; may work in or with water; may work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Schedule may include morning, evening and weekend hours.
• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying; operating motorized vehicles.
   

Email resumes to oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.
 

Agency: McLean Community Center 
Job#: ELT-MCC-26000
Salary: $21.00/hour
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Seasonal employment consisting of approximately 10 weeks. 

Job Objectives: 
Under direct guidance of Old Firehouse Management this position is responsible for direct supervision of teens and “tweens” in a recreation setting and off-site field trips during the summer program.  Counselors ensure a safe and fun environment in and out of the building while encouraging personal growth within participants. 

Essential Functions: 

• Act as an integral part of a team providing exceptional customer service to all who enter the Old Firehouse.
• Provide direct supervision to participants to ensure safety, while promoting fun and encouraging positive interaction and relationship development.  
• Counselors act as young adult role models for impressionable youth.
• Prepare recreational facilities for participant use and report any safety deficiencies to Old Firehouse Management.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 21 years old
• 1 year of experience in a recreation setting coordinating and implementing recreational programs.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid state driver’s license with no more than 5 demerit points.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment. 
  Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Currently or previously enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least 1 year worth of course work in recreation, leisure, fitness, education or a related field.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of recreation program development, facilitation, and teambuilding.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of supervising teenage participants in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of recreational activity hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of rules, practices, techniques and equipment used in a wide range of recreational and leisure activities.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• Office and indoor/outdoor recreational facility environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, inclement weather conditions; may work in or with water; may work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Schedule may include evening and weekend hours.
• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying; operating motorized vehicles.

Email resumes to oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.
 

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Visit Neighborhood and Community Services to apply for our many year-round part-time jobs.

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Visit Neighborhood and Community Services to apply for our many year-round part-time jobs.

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Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-21003
Salary: $21.00 - $35.00 per hour (S18 –S25)
Location: Reston Community Center, Reston, VA

Under the supervision of the RCC Lifelong Learning Program Director, a Language Learning (aka Foreign Language) Instructor teaches classes (e.g. French, Spanish, Chinese, etc.) to include a course outline and individual session lesson plans in accordance with RCC policies. The instructor is responsible for supply inventory and must notify the supervising Program Director regarding class supply needs as well as all equipment and audio-visual needs. This position exercises a high level of independent judgment in planning and organizing classroom activities. Language Learning Instructors will teach on-site at RCC/Hunters Woods.  Instructors are expected to provide a class description and syllabus to the appropriate Program Director and will assist with contacting registered students regarding any necessary supplies and materials.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach according to approved course outline and advertised content;
• Recommend supply lists within existing budgets or requests one-time patron-paid supply fee;
• Familiarity with the RCC evacuation and emergency procedures;
• Maintain control of classroom with disciplinary action in accordance with RCC guidelines;
• Arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of each class to ascertain that the classroom space is correctly set up and is safe for the participants;
• Begin and end classes on time;
• Supervise students attending classes at all times, after class has begun;  
• Report patron medical emergencies that occur during class, property damage or other acts of vandalism using RCC Incident Report forms within 24 hours;
• Responsible for the proper use, care, and security of RCC equipment and facilities;
• Interact with participants and interested members of the public in a positive manner.
• Promote Center programming through referral of patrons to other RCC staff when questions extend beyond the instructor’s area of expertise;
• Administer and collect RCC class evaluation forms at the end of each class workshop;
• Provide all program suggestions, schedule additions, and roster changes in writing to the immediate supervisor;
• Refer requests for refunds, transfers, suggestions, and complaints to immediate supervisor;
• Notify immediate supervisor a minimum of four hours in advance of class if unable to instruct class due to illness or other emergency situations;
• Responsible for notifying students of class cancellation if it is due to a non-emergency situation;
• Verify attendance and telephone numbers in the first class.  Class participants not listed may not be allowed into class and must be reported to immediate supervisor;
• Provide written descriptions of course content to RCC Program Director as needed for preparation of publicity materials;
• Complete time sheets after each class session for payroll purposes (applicable to County Exempt Employees, not Independent Contractors).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus at least two years working in a related field;
• Certification in a specialized field;
• Exercises a high level of independent judgment and teaching and good communication skills in individual or group settings;  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of four years study or training at an accredited college or university or equivalent certification in a specialty area;
• At least two years of work experience teaching related program in a classroom setting;
• CPR/First Aid Certified;

To Apply: Submit an RCC application (http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/) or send your resume to Casmera.lebron@fairfaxcounty.gov. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Casmera Lebron, Lifelong Learning Program Director at the email provided.
 
Employment with RCC is contingent upon the satisfactory results of a criminal history record check, which requires you to be fingerprinted and the results received prior to your start date.

Employment with RCC is also contingent upon you providing proof of being fully vaccinated or having an approved exemption, based on medical or religious reasons, prior to your first day of employment.  

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